Al-Kahf (الكهف) - Surah Details

18. Al-Kahf (الكهف)

Meaning: The Cave

Total Ayahs: 110

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah Al-Kahf contains four profound narratives: the Companions of the Cave, the story of Musa (AS) and Khidr, Dhul-Qarnayn, and the parable of the two gardens. It addresses core Islamic beliefs, tests of faith, and divine wisdom behind apparent trials. The Surah provides protection from Dajjal (Antichrist) and emphasizes the importance of sincere knowledge, righteous companionship, and preparation for the Hereafter.

Core Message

True faith withstands all trials through divine protection. Worldly tests are temporary while the Hereafter is eternal. Seek knowledge with humility.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) said: 'Whoever memorizes ten verses from the beginning of Surah Al-Kahf will be protected from the Dajjal' (Muslim). Reciting it every Friday brings light between two Fridays. Its stories contain profound wisdom about enduring trials.

Famous Verses

18:10 "إِذْ أَوَى ٱلْفِتْيَةُ إِلَى ٱلْكَهْفِ فَقَالُوا۟ رَبَّنَآ ءَاتِنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةًۭ وَهَيِّئْ لَنَا مِنْ أَمْرِنَا رَشَدًۭا" - '[Mention] when the youths retreated to the cave and said, 'Our Lord, grant us mercy and prepare for us our affair with guidance.'
18:28 "وَٱصْبِرْ نَفْسَكَ مَعَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ رَبَّهُم بِٱلْغَدَوٰةِ وَٱلْعَشِىِّ..." - 'And keep yourself patient with those who call upon their Lord morning and evening...'
18:45 "وَٱضْرِبْ لَهُم مَّثَلَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا كَمَآءٍ أَنزَلْنَـٰهُ مِنَ ٱلسَّمَآءِ..." - 'And present to them the example of this worldly life as water We sent down from the sky...'
18:109 "قُل لَّوْ كَانَ ٱلْبَحْرُ مِدَادًۭا لِّكَلِمَـٰتِ رَبِّى..." - 'Say, 'If the sea were ink for the words of my Lord...'

Moral Lesson

Righteous companions strengthen faith. Divine wisdom often lies beyond human comprehension. Worldly possessions are temporary tests. True knowledge requires humility.

Divine Attributes

Al-Wali (The Protector), Al-Hakim (The Wise), Ar-Razzaq (The Provider), Al-Muhyi (The Giver of Life)

Keywords

Cave Dhul-Qarnayn Khidr Dajjal Trials Divine Wisdom